A system consisting of a multitude of different species, whose combined activities yield a new whole. That’s the rough definition of a holobiont, and the inspiration for the name chosen by this inventive trio composed of multi-reed player Felix Fritsche, pianist Julian Bohn and bassist Johannes Nebel.
The trio members continually approach their original compositions from different angles through the ample space the pieces provide for strong-willed improvisation and an expressive approach to sound sculpting, though the trio deftly manages to cultivate a homogenous band sound as a whole in spite of all of their experimentation.
The instrumentation, consisting of saxophone, piano and double bass, allows the three musicians plenty of freedom, which they explore enthusiastically with various stylistic means, from daydream-like melodies and detailed soundscapes all the way to free, ecstatic moments, without ever losing touch with their common trio identity or failing to serve their compositions faithfully.